Access Support responds to the financial disadvantages that many Deaf or disabled artists routinely experience in creating, producing and disseminating art. Funds are available as a supplement to an awarded grant and provided to recipients who identify specific disability-related supports that are needed to carry out their proposed activities. The supplement may not cover all of these costs but may be a contribution towards these types of expenses. Access support must be linked directly to the project activities; it does not fund daily living expenses

Who can receive Access Support?

Individuals must:

self-identify in the portal as Deaf, having disabilities or living with mental illness

be eligible to Canada Council programs

Groups and organizations must:

have a validated profile as a group or organization with a mandate to support artists who are Deaf, have disabilities or live with mental illness

dedicate the majority (51% or more) of their activities, artistic content and financial and human resources towards supporting these artistic communities

be eligible to Canada Council programs

Eligible and ineligible expenses

A contribution towards costs associated with disability-related supports and services required to carry out your activities, including (but not limited to):